Health Report Walking the Camino with knee osteoarthritis
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Jan 9, 2026 Join Associate Professor Tasha Stanton, a clinical pain neuroscientist, as she discusses the revolutionary approach to treating knee osteoarthritis with exercise rather than rest. Dr. Sarah Trobe, National Director of the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, raises vital concerns about the risks of GLP-1 weight-loss medications and the importance of screening for eating disorders. Gillian Kutz, a stroke survivor, shares her inspiring journey through rehabilitation, emphasizing the emotional complexities of recovery.
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Pain Is A Brain Construct
- Pain is produced in the brain and influenced by beliefs, context and emotions.
- Changing the brain's interpretation can reduce perceived pain without altering joint damage.
Words Shape Pain And Joint Health
- Fearful language like "degeneration" or "bone on bone" amplifies knee pain and avoidance.
- Loading and movement nourish cartilage and prevent further decline.
Combine Education With Graded Exercise
- Use education plus graded exercise to desensitise an oversensitive pain system.
- Persist through short flare-ups because controlled loading is therapeutic, not necessarily harmful.